Program Overview
This program prepares students to assume a position as a dental assistant / intra-oral health care provider, capable of working with health professionals in a variety of settings. The role of a Level II dental assistant involves precise and detailed work in a confined environment, including chairside and laboratory duties, instrument reprocessing as per current IPAC guidelines, maintaining infection control along with intra-oral skills such as selective coronal polishing, oral hygiene instruction, application of pit and fissure sealants, fluoride application, and teeth whitening processes.
Program Highlights
- Graduates of this program are respected health care professionals that perform a variety of roles including; clinical, education, health promotion, business administration and laboratory duties consistent with national standards.
- Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- Level II includes 15 intra-oral duties.
- Clinical placements.
- On campus dental clinic provides a practical learning environment.
- Students are eligible for certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) and the Canadian Dental Assistants Association (CDAA).
- Upon successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board Exam (NDAEB) the graduate is eligible to practice as a Level II Dental Assistant.
Career Opportunities
Numerous opportunities exist for graduates as dental assistants, office administrators and treatment coordinators in general practice and specialty dental offices. Other opportunities include public health departments, hospitals, armed forces, college/university dental clinics, and sales.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:
- Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
- Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C
OR
- equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Field/Clinical Placements
Applicants are required to have the following completed prior to clinical placement by November 30th each year. You are responsible for the associated costs, and these MUST be obtained by you, the student.
- Standard First Aid (online courses are NOT acceptable)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) BLS with AED - which includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants; the relief of foreign-body airway obstructions for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED- awareness); and the use of Ambu-bags. (Annual renewal is required regardless of the expiry date on the card. Online courses are NOT acceptable)
- Mask Fit on 1870+ or 1860s Mask Fit
- College Placements and Employers require up-to-date CLEAR POLICE CLEARANCE (vulnerable sector screening)
- Obtain the Police Clearance by the end of the first semester
- Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts ANYWHERE within Ontario.
- You are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.
Health Requirements
- Medical Requirements Form
- A satisfactory medical exam.
- An up-to-date immunization record including tetanus and diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B (incl. Hep B titre within the last 24 months) and TB skin test.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Semester 2
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
DTL203
|
Dental Health Education |
2
|
|
DTL205
|
Dental Practice Management |
2
|
|
DTL204
|
Essential Pharmacology And Specialty Procedures |
3
|
|
DTL220
|
Dental Materials II |
2
|
|
DTL206
|
Nutrition And Dental Health |
2
|
|
DTL230
|
Dental Radiography II For Dental Assisting |
3
|
|
DTL275
|
Clinical II |
8
|
|
DTL280
|
Dental Assisting Work Integrated Learning |
2
|
Past Cohorts:
Semester 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DTL101 | Fundamentals Of Microbiology And Preventive Dentistry | 3 |
| DTL102 | Orofacial Anatomy And General Physiology | 3 |
| DTL104 | Dental Assisting Process And Materials | 5 |
| DTL107 | Clinical Theory & Professional Foundations | 9 |
| DTL130 | Dental Radiography I | 2 |
Semester 2
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DTL203 | Dental Health Education | 2 |
| DTL205 | Dental Practice Management | 2 |
| DTL204 | Essential Pharmacology And Specialty Procedures | 3 |
| DTL220 | Dental Materials II | 2 |
| DTL206 | Nutrition And Dental Health | 2 |
| DTL230 | Dental Radiography II For Dental Assisting | 3 |
| DTL275 | Clinical II | 8 |
Semester 3
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DTL350 | Dental Office Consolidation | 5 |
| DTL352 | Clinical Theory III | 1 |
| DTL375A | Clinical Practice III | 2 |
| DTL336 | Dental Specialty Clinical | 1 |
Placement Requirements
Applicants are required to have the following completed prior to clinical placement (Due by Nov 30th each year). You are responsible for the associated costs. Applicants must have all requirements approved by the end of the Winter semester.
- N95 Mask fit on 1870+ or 1860s
- Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Screening
- Passport to Health
- CPR BLS with AED training and the use of Ambu bags
- Standard First Aid (online courses are NOT acceptable)
- 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- Student Confidentiality form
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) (Ontario College Certificate) (MTCU Code 41629)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Maintain client and personal safety in the practice environment.
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive client profile by using a variety of data collection methods in collaboration with the client and other health professionals and in compliance with privacy legislation.
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive plan for oral health services and programs in collaboration with the client and other health professionals.
- Provide oral health services and programs, as identified in the comprehensive plan and as permitted within the scope of practice.
- Contribute to the evaluation and reporting of appropriate aspects of the oral health services and programs by using a variety of sources including the client profile.
- Act in a professional and competent manner.
- Maintain client records and manage office procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
Additional Information
- Fall Incoming Student Information
- This program is recognized by the Canadian Forces! Students who have been accepted into the Dental Assisting program and are considering a career in the CF may apply to the CF through a Canadian Forces paid education program. If accepted, students receive subsidized college tuition, books and academic equipment, in addition to a salary with benefits and a guaranteed job upon graduation. For more information on paid education, go to FORCES.CA.